Rockets still waiting on Donatas Motiejunas

Published 2:02 pm, Tuesday, November 15, 2016

The Rockets' Donatas Motiejunas, center, had 14 points and 13 rebounds in Game 3 on Thursday.

The Rockets' Donatas Motiejunas, center, had 14 points and 13 rebounds in Game 3 on Thursday.

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) is introduced before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) is introduced before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives the ball up court during NBA game action against Philadelphia 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives the ball up court during NBA game action against Philadelphia 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dunks the ball during a breakaway steal against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dunks the ball during a breakaway steal against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

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Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (3) puts up a three-point shot against Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric (9) in the first half at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (3) puts up a three-point shot against Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric (9) in the first half at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Rockets forward Corey Brewer (33) reacts to being called for an offense foul against Philadelphia 76ers guard Gerald Henderson (12) in the first half at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston. less

Houston Rockets forward Corey Brewer (33) reacts to being called for an offense foul against Philadelphia 76ers guard Gerald Henderson (12) in the first half at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in ... more

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Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown talks to the referee during a game against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown talks to the referee during a game against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives the ball up court during NBA game action against Philadelphia 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives the ball up court during NBA game action against Philadelphia 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) drives the ball up court during NBA game action against Philadelphia 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) drives the ball up court during NBA game action against Philadelphia 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) heads to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) in the first half of NBA game action at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) heads to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) in the first half of NBA game action at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) puts up three of his 23 points in the first quarter against the 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) puts up three of his 23 points in the first quarter against the 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Rockets center Nene Hilario (42) is stopped by Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) as he drives to the basket in the first half of NBA game action at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston. less

Houston Rockets center Nene Hilario (42) is stopped by Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) as he drives to the basket in the first half of NBA game action at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, ... more

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) and Philadelphia 76ers guard Sergio Rodriguez (14) get caught up during NBA game action between Houston Rockets and 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston. less

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) and Philadelphia 76ers guard Sergio Rodriguez (14) get caught up during NBA game action between Houston Rockets and 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in ... more

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives past Philadelphia 76ers defense in the first half for two of his 23 first-quarter points at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives past Philadelphia 76ers defense in the first half for two of his 23 first-quarter points at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives past Philadelphia 76ers defense in the first half of NBA game action between Houston Rockets and 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives past Philadelphia 76ers defense in the first half of NBA game action between Houston Rockets and 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston.

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives past Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) in the first half of NBA game action between Houston Rockets and 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston. less

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives past Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) in the first half of NBA game action between Houston Rockets and 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. ... more

Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) goes up for a layup past Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) in the first half of NBA game action between Houston Rockets and 76ers at the Toyota Center on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in Houston. less

Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) goes up for a layup past Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) in the first half of NBA game action between Houston Rockets and 76ers at the Toyota Center on ... more

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Rockets still waiting on Donatas Motiejunas

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Told that for the first time this season the Rockets could be whole with Pat Beverley back this week, likely Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers, Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni corrected with a reference to unsigned free agent Donatas Motiejunas.

"Almost," D'Antoni said. "We still have Motiejunas out there. I think we'll have to pick him up in Canada somewhere."

Motiejunas might not be considered on the team, having refused to accept the Rockets offer worth $7 million in the first season. He has remained training in Vancouver. A person with knowledge of the situation said Monday there have been no negotiations or ongoing talks and no changes in the Rockets' long-standing offer.